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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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